You’ve been best friends with Yelena for the past five years. Over the years the two of you grew closer and closer. You spend every weekend with Yelena at her parents’ house. Joining them for family movie nights, game nights and brunches.
This weekend was no different. Christmas was around the corner and the family was having a little dinner party, Natasha who had moved out already was coming over, so it was going to be her, Melina, Alexei, Yelena and you.
You helped Melina in the kitchen while Yelena and Alexei were setting the table. Natasha was on her way over, just one last stop at the liquor store, per Alexei’s request. According to the man there was not enough alcohol in the house. You noticed three bottles of vodka on the counter, but by now knew better than to comment on the Russian’s their alcohol consumption.
Natasha arrived right as all the food was ready, giving everybody a quick hug before pouring everyone a shot. To celebrate being together. The conversations started up, delicious food was being passed around. When most of the food was gone Melina announced that she got a little present for everyone in the family.
To your surprise she got you one as well. “Thank you so much Melina, but you really didn’t have to get me one too.” You say as you open the gift. “Oh sweetheart, of course I did. You are a part of this family.”
After dinner Alexei asks you if you could help him pick up some firewood down the street, with your truck. Promising he will do all the heavy lifting, if you could drive.
When you leave the door Natasha asks Yelena, “So, what are you getting her for Christmas?”
“Oh, I was thinking maybe a book or some fun socks” Yelena answers grabbing some plates, to put into the dishwasher. “What?” she questions when she sees both her sister and her mom staring at her.
“Don’t you think you should give her something a little more meaningful?” Natasha says putting down the leftovers she was about to put away. Yelena still confused asks “like what?”
“Oh, I know.” Melina says excitedly, “Maybe a bracelet or a necklace.”
Yelena looks between Nat and her mom, “Okay, can someone tell me why a book or socks wouldn’t be good enough for y/n?”
“Yelena honey, it’s Christmas. Don’t you think you should treat your girlfriend to something special?” Melina tries. Yelena stays quiet for a moment, “Girlfriend? Y/n and I aren’t dating.” Now it’s Natasha’s turn to look confused, “you and y/n aren’t dating?”
“No. What makes you think we are?” Yelena asks sitting back down at the table. “Well to start, you spend all your free time together. In that time, you are always glued together. Every movie night the two of you are cuddling. Yelena, you’ve been sharing a bed with her for years.” She looks over to Melina, who simply nods in agreement.
“Ladies, we’re back.” Alexei says from the backdoor, “we’re starting the fire, are you coming for s’mores?”
When the fire is going and everyone has had a couple of s’mores, you take Yelena to the side. “Hey, is everything alright? It looks like your head is somewhere else.”
“Okay so,” Yelena starts after thinking for a bit, “my family thinks we’re dating.”
You look over to her family, who are all pretending like they weren’t looking at the two of you and then back to Yelena. “Oh” is all you manage to say.
“I mean I’m not opposed to the idea, but what?” Yelena says, her eyes widening when she realizes what she has just said out loud. “You’re not?” you question.
“No, are you?” Yelena asks looking anywhere but at you. You take a step towards her, lifting her chin so she’s looking at you.
“Maybe this will answer your question.” You say before leaning in and kissing her softly. When you part, you hear quiet sheering from where Melina, Alexei and Natasha were watching. You hide your face in Yelena’s neck, while she hugs you closely.